Thought I would share this project that I have been meaning to start for some time, an android powered micro pin.
A nexus 7 will be the main component with a second 5" screen driven with a spare raspberryPi
It is not going to be anything particularly original or complicated and most importantly not expensive.
I say not expensive just because I already have all the parts, the only cost should be artwork printing.
The nexus seven will not live in this enclosure full time, think of it more as an Icade and the Pi may get used elsewhere in the future, spare playfield and backbox facades will be printed for when on display.
The Pi already has an XBMC install on it and the Nexus is set up as a remote for this so really I do not have to mess with any software, the backbox vid can be changed from the tablet.
I am sure some clever fellow could produce an app for this, but for my usage this method is fine.
A ZD encoder with the end of an OTG cable spliced onto the end works fine with every game tried so far once mapped with an app named Gamekeyboard.
Next up, make some cardboard mock ups to decide the final proportions, and decide if I will bother with legs or not?.